G.A.T.E.WAYS Brainwaves Club - General Information - 2009
The G.A.T.E.WAYS Brainwaves Club program is based on the philosophy that highly able and gifted children have particular needs for stimulation and challenge that match their high level of curiosity and desire to learn. In addition, children with specialised skills and talents in advance of their age peers need both affirmation of these abilities and opportunities for talent development. They also need opportunities to mix with like-minded peers and to form rewarding friendships that further foster their interests, social skills and self-esteem. It is G.A.T.E.WAYS aim to facilitate this positive social interaction in a non-threatening club atmosphere.
Venues: Ivanhoe Grammar School, The Ridgeway, Ivanhoe, OR Brighton Grammar School, 29-31 Grosvenor Street, Brighton.
Dates: Semester 1: 28/2, 14/3, 28/3, 2/5, 16/5, 30/5, 13/6, 27/6
Semester 2: 25/7, 8/8, 22/8, 5/9, 10/10, 24/10, 7/11, 21/11
Times: Saturdays 1.30 - 4.00pm
Fees: $396.60 (incl. $36.00 GST) for one semester membership (eight meetings) (Credit card payment $402.00)
OR a non-refundable deposit of $100.00 (Credit card: $101.50) Balance to be paid by 23rd January 2009.
ABOUT THE CLUBS
MATHS/SCIENCE
Children enrolling in the Maths and Science Clubs will participate in a range of activities over the year. Our groups are the DinoMites (Years 1/2), the SciSpies (Years 3/4), and the Einsteins (Years 5/6)
Over two semesters members may (depending on selection):
BOOKS and WRITING/PERFORMING ARTS
Children who demonstrate advanced artistic ability, advanced language skills with a passion for reading and writing, as well as a love of drama and performance can enrol in Munchkins (Years 1/2/3) or Apprentices (Years 4/5/6). Children in each group will participate in semester of Books and writing, and a semester of Creative and Performing Arts
Over the year children may:
DESIGN and CONSTRUCTION (Brighton Grammar School only)
Children will be introduced to the foundations and techniques that underpin successful design and construction of a range of fun, usable models and toys. It is intended to be very hands-on, with participants engaged in developing individual and group projects from concept to completion. A materials levy will be charged for this club, depending on the project involved. Club members will be known as the Leonardos, (what else!) and it is for busy heads and hands in Years 4-6.
CYBERKIDS (Brighton Grammar School only)
CyberKids will enter the world of multimedia and explore aspects of computer software and programming while indulging their passion for mathes, science, design and, of course, technology! Working in a computer lab, they'll learn valuable design and programming skills as they apply innovative software to create original projects such as animated movies and games. If you love a challenge - both academic and technological - this club is definitely for you!
CHESS (Ivanhoe Grammar School only)
G.A.T.E.WAYS is inviting eager freestyle thinkers and gnarly chessboard riders to join its Brainwaves Club. If you have had some successful experiences playing chess at school, home or during G.A.T.E.WAYS Journeys, the next stepping stone to improving your chess game is joining a junior chess club. Finding sme like-minded friends to compete with and learn from is a great way to have fun, while training your brain to think in many different ways. These club members will be known as the Check Mates. There is no particular age restriction, but on enrolment members must provide school recommendation of their advanced ability and experience.
BRIGHT BUTTONS
The Bright Buttons for Preps aims to provide enrichment and challenge tailored to the children's developmental needs. It also seeks to promote positive social interactions and self-confidence. Included will be activities selected from the areas of maths, science, problem solving, thinking skills, story telling and drama. The Bright Buttons will commence in Semester 2.
TIMETABLE - please refer to program descriptions to assist you with selections
Descriptions are in pdf format, download Acrobat Reader here.
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CLUB |
GRADE |
Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
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INTEGRATED CURRICULUM |
PREP |
Not commencing until Semester 2 |
|
|
BOOKS & WRITING/PERFORMING ARTS |
1-3 |
||
| BOOKS & WRITING/PERFORMING ARTS |
4-6 |
||
|
MATHS & SCIENCE |
1/2 |
DinoMites Ivanhoe DinoMites Brighton |
DinoMites Ivanhoe DinoMites Brighton |
| MATHS & SCIENCE |
3/4 |
SciSpies Ivanhoe
SciSpies Brighton |
SciSpies Ivanhoe
SciSpies Brighton |
|
MATHS & SCIENCE |
5/6 |
Einsteins Ivanhoe
Einsteins Brighton |
Einsteins Ivanhoe
Einsteins Brighton |
|
DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION |
4-6 |
Leonardos Brighton |
Leonardos Brighton |
|
COMPUTERS |
4-6 |
CyberKids Brighton |
CyberKids Brighton |
|
CHESS (FOR EXPERIENCED PLAYERS) |
1-6 |
Check Mates Ivanhoe |
Check Mates Ivanhoe |
Children may be enrolled for one semester (two terms) or they may be enrolled for two semesters (four terms). They can stay in the one group for a semester or a year, or they may change into another group for the second semester, providing there are places available. Priority will be given to those who enrol for one year. Each semester will be self-contained and will differ in content from the other.
Once you have read the
information and have decided to enrol, please complete an application form and
send to G.A.T.E.WAYS as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Enrolments will be taken up to 20 in a group as application forms with payments are received.
At the commencement of the 2009 school year, specific club details will be sent to members.
Members will receive a Brainwaves Club badge at the first meeting in 2009
For further information, or to obtain
an application form, please ring 9894
2116.
For dates of Brainwaves Clubs in 2009 see the 2009 Calendar.
G.A.T.E.WAYS
PO Box 207, Blackburn VIC 3130 Australia
Phone 03 9894 2116 Fax 03 9894 2117